Business Aviation

Textron Aviation plans to grow its European Distribution Center in Dusseldorf by 50% to strengthen parts availability and handle increased fulfillment requests.

Italian OEM Tecnam rolled out the P2012 VIP version of its light aircraft during Aero Friedrichshafen, one it calls “the ultimate executive sanctuary.”

The latest news in brief from the business aviation industry.

Elixir Aircraft launched the next generation of aircraft, the Elixir+ two-seat trainer, with several enhancements.

Aura Aero unveiled multiple cabin configurations of the ERA hybrid-electric regional aircraft it is developing for a planned entry into service in 2030.

In a bid to help the European aviation sector deal with the fuel crisis stemming from the Middle East conflict, the EC is taking steps to ensure operators have access to jet fuel.

In March 2026, business aviation flights in the Middle East dropped 19% in flight cycles compared to February figures.

Finding staff with empathy, organizational skills, and specialist medical and aviation knowledge is a huge challenge.

According to the emergency AD, the failures relate to a load path of the pitch trim actuator of the aircraft’s horizontal stabilizer.

Uncertainty remains over whether Congress will provide the $20 billion additional funding needed to install new software technology across the system.

Bombardier and business aircraft operator Vista signed a long-term aftermarket services agreement worth up to $300 million over the next five years.

Aero Friedrichshafen opened on media day, April 21, with a heightened focus on business aviation.

Textron Aviation announced a fleet order by European charter operator Luminair for nine Cessna Citation Latitude midsize business jets.

Swiss startup Smartflyer has received the first set of certifiable battery modules for its SF1 four-seat electric aircraft from energy storage developer H55.

Electron Aerospace has unveiled a revised concept for its E5 all-electric five-seater.

The new Daher Aircraft factory will assemble TBM 980s and Kodiak 100s adjacent to its aerostructures plant.

Spain’s Indra Group formally opened a new facility in Olathe, Kansas, on April 20.

Web Manuals, a digital document management services provider, is adding a sixth global office with a presence in Barcelona, Spain.

Connie Palacioz, an original “Rosie the Riveter,” punched rivets in the nose sections of B-29 Superfortress bombers during WWII at the Boeing Wichita plant.

Pilatus has begun construction on a $50 million delivery center and manufacturing and engineering facility at the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport.

Cirrus Aircraft is experiencing a steady pipeline of SR-series piston owners upgrading to its Vision Jet, as demand for the single-engine jet remains strong.

U.S. lawmakers battling over proposals to expand use of aircraft surveillance and anti-collision systems moved closer together following approval of a revised House bill.

News in brief about Sino Jet, Rosen Aviation, SkyDrive and more.

The first of four vertiports planned for Joby Aviation’s initial air taxi network in Dubai has been completed by the UK’s Skyports.

Vertical Aerospace has completed a two-way piloted transition flight of its VX4, marking a key milestone in the effort to bring its electric air taxi to market.